Technical Terms - Internet (A-Z) - Backbone

What is the function of a backbone network?

• Stores data on individual computers

• Provides internet access to individual computers

• Creates a backup of local networks

• Connects multiple local networks into a single wide-area network

How do computers on a network connect to a network backbone?

• Via satellite connection

• Directly

• Through an edge router

• Using Bluetooth technology

What type of transmission lines does a backbone network typically use?

• Coaxial cables

• Wireless connections

• Copper wires

• Fiber-optic cables

What is link aggregation in the context of a backbone network?

• Encrypting data for secure transmission

• Connecting a device to several separate lines and sending data across them in parallel

• Limiting the speed of data transmission

• Blocking unwanted data packets

What is the purpose of an edge router in a backbone network?

• Directs data packets to their destination using the most efficient route possible

• Creates a backup of local networks

• Provides internet access to individual computers

• Stores data on individual computers

What is the main function of the largest backbone network?

• Connects ISPs around the world to create the Internet

• Stores data on cloud servers

• Connects local networks within a building

• Provides wireless internet access

How does a backbone network resemble a person's nervous system?

• Regulates body temperature

• Stores memories

• Controls the body's movements

• Carries signals to and from smaller groups of nerves

What is the role of a trunk in a backbone network?

• Consists of multiple fiber-optic cables for faster transmission

• Connects to individual computers directly

• Provides power to the network devices

• Acts as a firewall for network security

How does a backbone network maximize its speed?

• Using outdated technology

• Disconnecting from the Internet

• Using link aggregation to connect a device to several separate lines

• Limiting the bandwidth available

What is the purpose of connecting local networks to a backbone network?

• Transmit data between networks

• Increase the number of devices on the network

• Reduce network speed

• Isolate networks from each other